Isak shines at last but Scherpen suffers – Ipswich v Liverpool player ratings

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Isak shines at last but Scherpen suffers – Ipswich v Liverpool player ratings

BBC Sport · 5 hours ago

Alexander Isak scored twice in the opening stages to hand Liverpool a 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road, giving new manager Andoni Iraola his first win since taking charge and Liverpool their first Premier League win of the season. The result was built on a shaky start from Ipswich goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen, whose error gifted Isak his first goal, while Ipswich never recovered from going two behind so early.

BBC Sport's player ratings highlighted Cody Gakpo as the standout performer, earning a 9 for two superb assists in the build-up to Isak's goals, with Isak himself rated 8 for his movement and finishing. Ronald Araujo also impressed on his Premier League debut at right-back, scoring 7, while Ipswich's Julio Enciso was their brightest spark despite the defeat, also rated 7. Scherpen was the lowest-rated player on the pitch with a 4, reflecting his error for the opener.

  • Isak's early double sent Liverpool past Ipswich 2-0 at Portman Road.
  • Win was Iraola's first as Liverpool manager this season.
  • Gakpo (9) and Isak (8) rated top; Scherpen (4) rated worst.

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